KIPP - Paraeducator - Middle School - Redwood

Overview

Join to apply for the KIPP - Para educator - Middle School - Redwood City (25-26) role at KIPP Public Schools Northern California.

This position supports students under the direction of the Education Specialist or other certificated staff by performing a variety of academic and behavior support duties for individual or small groups within the special education classroom, regular classroom, and other school settings (in-person and virtual). Duties are designed to complement the instructional program to maximize learning opportunities.

• Report to the school leader and work under the direction of the Education Specialist or other certificated staff to assist with academic and behavior support for students in various settings.
• Assist in establishing and implementing appropriate classroom and school-wide behavior plans and help students access all aspects of the educational environment.
• Work with students in small groups or one-on-one to reinforce or follow up learning activities in core academic, language, and/or specialized subject areas (for in-class and distance learning).
• Support the instructional program to maximize learning opportunities across settings.
• Support positive behavior, relationships, and participation during field trips, school assemblies, or productions.
• Provide testing accommodations and supervise tests when needed.
• Provide progress information to the Education Specialist through observation and data tracking.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and cooperative classroom and learning environment.
• Assist physically disabled students with personal hygiene and self-help tasks as needed.
• Report health concerns to appropriate school personnel and maintain confidentiality of student records per legal requirements and KIPP policies.
• Participate in IEP meetings, parent–teacher conferences, and Student Study Meetings as required.
• Adhere to KIPP health and safety guidelines and participate in professional growth opportunities.
• Ensure consistent and on-time attendance during school hours and perform other duties as assigned.

Experience:
Paid or volunteer experience working with or serving individuals with academic, behavioral, or functional needs is preferred.

Education:
Title I paraprofessionals with instructional support duties must have:

• High school diploma or equivalent, and
• An A.A. degree or B.A. degree (or minimum 48 units in process) or
• Pass the ETS Para Pro Assessment (passing score = 460).

Knowledge/Skills:

• Commitment to KIPP mission and anti-racist education
• Belief that all students can achieve at high levels
• Strong content knowledge and relationship-building skills with students, families, and communities
• Effective communication with students, families, and colleagues
• Proficiency with Google Suite (Google Classroom, Hangouts, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.)
• Ability to learn and use instructional technology for in-class and distance learning (e.g., Zoom, Nearpod)
• Bilingual abilities reflecting student populations are preferred

• Under the Education Specialist, work with students in small groups or one-to-one to reinforce or follow up on learning activities across core subjects and languages, for in-class and distance learning.
• Assist in implementing behavior intervention plans using approved strategies to establish and maintain appropriate behaviors.
• Facilitate positive social interactions and relationships between students with disabilities and their non-disabled peers.
• Model appropriate behavior and provide emotional support and guidance to students.
• Support student participation in field trips and school events.
• Provide testing accommodations and supervise testing as needed.
• Share progress information through observation and data trackers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and cooperative classroom environment.
• Assist with personal hygiene and self-help skills for physically disabled students as needed.
• Report health problems to appropriate staff and maintain confidentiality of student information according to laws and policies.
• Participate in required meetings and maintain professional standards through professional development opportunities.
• Maintain consistent and on-time attendance; adhere to health and safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Physical: Navigate school and classroom settings, use technology, occasional lifting of 1-20 lbs, and ability to move and position oneself as needed.
• Mental: Ability to handle deadlines, analyze problems, work with interruptions, concentrate, and perform calculations as needed.
• Environmental: School environment with potential interruptions; follow health and safety guidelines.

• Full-time, 40 hours per week, non-exempt, based on a school-year calendar, located at school sites.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.